Steph Curry Dismisses Retirement Rumors

Warriors star says he's focused on competing, not calling it quits

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, 37, shut down retirement speculation, stating he has no plans to end his NBA career anytime soon. Curry, in his 17th season, said he's enjoying the journey of competing and the work that goes into it, and that the decision to retire will "declare itself" when the time is right.

Why it matters

As one of the NBA's all-time great shooters, Curry's continued presence is crucial to the Warriors' chances of returning to championship contention. His comments provide reassurance to the team and its fans that he remains committed to the franchise and chasing more titles.

The details

Despite recent knee issues that have forced him to miss games, Curry is having another stellar season, averaging 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. He leads the league in 3-pointers made (4.5 per game) and attempted (11.5 per game), while shooting a league-best 93.1% from the free-throw line and 46.8% from the field.

  • Curry is in his 17th NBA season.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 37-year-old point guard for the Golden State Warriors who is one of the NBA's all-time great shooters.

Golden State Warriors

The NBA team that Curry has played for his entire 17-year career, winning four championships.

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What they’re saying

“It'll declare itself, whenever the time comes to call it quits, which I don't think is anytime soon. I'm not really putting too much pressure on that. Thinking about the end robs you of the now. I'm enjoying the journey of competing and all the work that goes into it. Hopefully that carries me a long way.”

— Stephen Curry (People.com)

The takeaway

Curry's commitment to continuing his storied career provides a major boost to the Warriors' hopes of returning to championship contention, as the future Hall of Famer remains one of the league's most dominant players despite his advancing age.